. Fundamentals of botany. Botany. SEED-BEARING PLANTS 459 407. Lizard's-tail Family (Sauniracese).—The lizard's tail {Saururus cerniius), closely related to the willows, has apetalous but perfect flowers, borne sessile on a moder- ately long, common axis, called a spike (Figs. 342 and 343). There are three to five more or less united ovaries. The plant is commonly found in swamps and Fig. 342.—Lizard's-tail {Saururus cernuus). POLY^ETALE 408. Growfoot Family (Ranimctilaceae).—The Latin name Ranunculus (little frog) was appKed to the butter- cups by the ancient Roman naturalist Pliny,
. Fundamentals of botany. Botany. SEED-BEARING PLANTS 459 407. Lizard's-tail Family (Sauniracese).—The lizard's tail {Saururus cerniius), closely related to the willows, has apetalous but perfect flowers, borne sessile on a moder- ately long, common axis, called a spike (Figs. 342 and 343). There are three to five more or less united ovaries. The plant is commonly found in swamps and Fig. 342.—Lizard's-tail {Saururus cernuus). POLY^ETALE 408. Growfoot Family (Ranimctilaceae).—The Latin name Ranunculus (little frog) was appKed to the butter- cups by the ancient Roman naturalist Pliny, because they are common in wet places where frogs abound. The name of the family is derived from this generic name, but the family comprises about 35 genera, 28 of which occur in. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Gager, C. Stuart (Charles Stuart), 1872-1943. Philadelphia, P. Blakiston's son & co.
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